Live: Golden boot and third place up for grabs as France faces England

France and England are set to contest the third-place playoff in the World Cup, a match where pride and individual accolades, like the golden boot, are on the line. Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane, both prominent contenders for the top scorer award, are expected to feature.

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None of us wanted to play in this game for third place, but we don't have a choice to play.

However, the sentiment surrounding the match appears muted. France's interim manager, Didier Deschamps, acknowledged the "duty" to play the game, while England manager Thomas Tuchel admitted, "Nobody wants to be, tomorrow, in this game." This suggests a shared desire among players and staff to have concluded the tournament after their semifinal defeats.

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Nobody wants to be, tomorrow, in this game.

Both teams are expected to field significantly altered lineups. England will see only four players remain from their semifinal loss, with Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham notably sitting out despite their golden boot race involvement. France will also make changes, with Kylian Mbappe starting but without Ousmane Dembele, and Michael Olise featuring. These adjustments indicate a focus on giving fringe players opportunities and managing established stars after the intensity of the semifinals.

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We do have a match for the third place play-off, and there's a duty. We have duties. I have duties, my staff has duties and so do the players.